Turning thinking into action.

We are strategic doers with a range of skills, but a shared mindset: we don’t sell magic. We win people over through our solid work, clear decisions and a willingness to take responsibility – from the initial concept right through to a successful conclusion.

At its core, our work is a people business. Of course, we manage projects and develop and implement technological solutions – but ultimately, successful solutions always come about through people working together towards a shared vision.

We therefore do not see ourselves as traditional consultants, but as advisory partners who not only design projects but also play an active role in implementing them. Working in collaboration with our clients and teams, we launch initiatives and see them through to a successful conclusion.

Philipp Schenk

Managing Partner

Philipp consistently approaches technology from the perspective of both business and people. Drawing on his technical expertise, strategic insight and many years’ project experience, he develops software solutions that deliver lasting impact. In doing so, he considers systems not only from a technological perspective, but always within the context of the processes and the people who use them.

His focus today is on the design and implementation of modern banking platforms. In this role, he designs and configures core banking systems and develops architectures that enable new business processes to be flexibly integrated via microservices and APIs. He also designs highly available, scalable data platforms and implements cyber-resilience backup solutions to ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance.

  • Key areas: Embedded computing, communications and automation technology
  • Experience: Analysis, design, software architecture, data streaming, cyber-resilience solutions, project management
  • Focus: Solutions that work and deliver results
  • Languages: Native German, English
  • Degree in IT & Management (ZHAW, University of Konstanz)
  • Master’s degree in Economics – technical expertise plus strategy
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Stefan Kraft

Managing Partner

Stefan offers many years’ experience in the development of Avaloq core banking systems. With his in-depth technical expertise and thorough understanding of the financial sector, he supports banks in developing new solutions and integrating modern system landscapes.

His core expertise lies in the implementation and further development of tailor-made solutions in the areas of finance, mortgage processes and payment transactions. He also has extensive experience in the development of microservices and the integration of e-banking and advisory systems. Thanks to a wide range of projects both in Switzerland and abroad, he is familiar with various client environments and is able to quickly familiarise himself with new topics in order to find sustainable solutions to even complex issues.

  • Experience: Over 18 years’ experience in IT consultancy and software development within the banking sector
  • Key areas: Avaloq, Oracle, Crealogix E-Banking, system integration
  • Focus: Systematically analysing complex requirements and translating them into sustainable solutions
  • Languages: Native German, English, French
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ETH Zurich)
  • Bachelor of Education
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Fabian Iorlano

Managing Partner

Fabian combines entrepreneurial thinking with a strong understanding of technology. He leads teams, organizations, and complex transformations from strategy through to successful execution. By bringing different perspectives and interests together, he turns ambitious initiatives into sustainable results.

Challenging digitalisation and transformation initiatives for national and international financial institutions are at the core of his work. He currently leads a nationwide transformation programme in the insurance sector as Programme Manager. In this role, he brings together different interests, creates structure around complex topics and ensures that strategic objectives are achieved.

  • Key areas of expertise: Digitalisation and transformation in the finance and insurance sectors
  • Experience: Leadership and overall responsibility for large-scale, client-focused transformation programmes on behalf of federal and industry organisations, with a focus on strategic direction, governance and implementation within complex organisations
  • Focus: Structuring complex projects and steering them successfully towards their objectives.
  • Languages: Native German, English
  • Degrees spanning business, technology, and leadership in a digital context: BSc in Business Information Technology from ZHAW, Executive MBA in Digital Leadership from HWZ, and CAS in Business Law from the University of St. Gallen.
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Claudio Funk

Senior Consultant, Partner

Claudio develops robust Avaloq solutions with the entire lifecycle in mind. His understanding of the banking sector, his technical expertise and his many years of experience are channelled into solutions that deliver lasting value, from the initial development stage right through to secure operation.

Thanks to his combination of a banking apprenticeship and a degree in business engineering, specialising in computer science and mechanical engineering, he possesses the necessary skills to implement Avaloq projects both functionally and technically. He is currently working as a developer in the Treasury department and also has experience in Avaloq Access Security and test automation.

  • Key areas: Avaloq Services, Development, Treasury
  • Experience: Implementation & operations, Avaloq Access Security, test automation
  • Focus: Holistic implementation of Avaloq solutions, from development through to operations
  • Languages: Native German, English
  • Banking apprenticeship & Business Engineer (Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering)
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Cyrill Gloor

Senior Consultant, Partner

Cyrill supports the implementation and further development of complex expert systems in the finance and insurance sectors, combining a thorough understanding of banking with technical expertise. As a requirements engineer, he translates complex business requirements precisely into stable, sustainable and practical IT solutions.

With a degree in translation and a qualification in Business Information Technology, he is skilled at bridging the gap between business expertise and technology. He integrates different perspectives and translates requirements into viable, value-adding solutions. In recent years, he has supported organisations in both national and international contexts in setting up and further developing tailor-made products and IT systems.

  • Key areas: Product management and strategy, test management and automation
  • Experience: Project management, requirements engineering, quality assurance
  • Focus: End-to-end responsibility from requirements to implementation
  • Languages: Native German, English, French
  • Certified Translator & Business IT Specialist
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Dr. Laurent Canetti

Senior Consultant, Partner

Laurent develops holistic solutions for asset and wealth management. His extensive experience in the banking IT sector, combined with a structured and analytical approach, enables him to create solutions that integrate back-end systems and digital applications into a coherent overall architecture.

With over a decade’s experience in the banking sector, he has a broad understanding of various specialist areas and their interrelationships. During this time, he has led projects and analyses across the entire value chain. His analytical and methodical approach is rooted in academic research, with a focus on particle physics and the study of the early universe.

  • Key areas: Asset & Wealth Management, end-to-end solutions
  • Experience: Project management, analysis, backend and digital systems
  • Focus: Structuring complexity and translating it into pragmatic, workable solutions
  • Languages: Native French, English, German
  • Degree in particle physics, academic research, later IT in banking
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Giulio Marty

Senior Consultant

Giulio designs scalable platforms for modern cloud environments. With many years’ experience in software development and a strong focus on platform engineering and DevOps, he designs future-proof infrastructures at the interface between business and IT.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s in Business Information Technology, he brings both a sound understanding of business administration and in-depth technical expertise to the role. As an experienced full-stack developer, he designs and implements modern applications across the entire technology stack. His experience as an Avaloq parameterisation specialist and as a qualified banking professional complements his technical profile with industry knowledge from the financial sector.

  • Key areas: Platform engineering, DevOps, software development
  • Experience: Containerisation & OpenShift, GitOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, modern application development
  • Focus: Sustainable solutions at the interface between business and IT
  • Languages: Native German, English
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Master’s degree in Business Information Technology
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